PaulT68

On 3/21/2020 at 3:44 PM, ChikhaiBardo said:

Jump started my 94 off my 95 and took both of them for a quick ride in the sun before the rain set in

Here's  my 94 + 95, I have a few jobs to do during the Lockdown but in no rush yet.

On 4/6/2020 at 2:13 PM, reddccrew said:

Quick question what is value of torque to mount break calipers? Maybe some one have technical documentation in advance? 

 

BR Remigiusz 

If you have the Owners Manual the Torque Settings will be in there,if not ive seen a value of 23ft/lbs.

4 hours ago, Bent said:

If you haven't read about the many near death experiences caused directly from K&N filters, you need to look it up.  Not kidding on that.  

 

Hell with the oil issue.  I have yet to hear of an oil related engine failure in over 20 years of reading VFR forums.  Just use oil in them and change it when you feel like it.  DO NOT use K&N filters.  Look it up.  

Hiya,thanks I am aware that there are issues with K&N Oil Filters,ive seen a few Videos etc,but it was  installed prior to my gaining the knowledge,all I can do before each ride is visually inspect it for any problems.I have a Hi-Flo Filter for the next change but might substitute it  for an OEM,with the lockdown a change will be happening soon.

Hello fellow VFR fans,just for reference,when I bought my 95 FS the previous owner couldn't remember or be specific about which Oil he had previously  used,which gave me an open book really on choices for future changes ( I would have continued to use the same product if I had known what it was).When the inevitable Oil Cooler Feed Pipes ( one of them) started to crack resulting in a leak which luckily was picked up during its MOT,i bought a second hand pair and did an Oil change when I swapped them over.I previously had a Suzuki SV650 and had bought some Amsoil 20w50 fully syth which I had read made for smoother Gear Changes,but had sold the bike before I got to use it.So logically I used this Oil for the VFR,i replaced the Filter (oem I think) with a K&N one,also bought a Magnetic Sump Plug and hey - presto the change was done.The original Sump Plug was tidy,no signs of stripped threads etc and looked like it had seen a lot of Spanner/Socket use ( good sign).Years later everything is still good,doesnt burn any from what I can tell,no Mayonaise traces despite winter lay-ups in the Cold and usually Wet UK climate,colour doesn't look overly black even now.With whats happening at the moment and less riding time available  im determined to change it this season,i will use the same Oil  again.